August 11, 2023
Nigeria: Niger Coup - Defending Democracy or Combating French Neo-Colonialism
The ECOWAS emergency summit yesterday started well. Chairman Bola Tinubu in his opening remarks called for a focus on the use of diplomatic channels and negotiations. As I was… Read more »
Nigeria: Ohanaeze Wants More Ministers for South-East
"We therefore demand justice, fairness and equity for every ethnic group in Nigeria including the Igbo," the statement read in part. Read more »
August 10, 2023
West Africa: Niger Coup - What Presidents of Ivory Coast, Senegal Said About Ecowas Resolutions
The President of Cote d'Ivoire, Alhassan Ouatarra, and his Senegalese counterpart, Macky Sall, spokes to journalists in separate interviews in Abuja on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Celebrates Akintola Williams At 104
Mr Tinubu believes Mr Williams's presence and wisdom will continue to inspire the younger generation toward imbibing the timeless values of integrity, hard work, and long-term… Read more »
August 11, 2023
Nigeria: El-Rufai Withdraws Interest in Ministerial Appointment, Recommends Replacement
Mr El-Rufai had disclosed during his confirmation hearing that Mr Tinubu asked him to work with him on power. Read more »
Nigeria: EU Presents Management Tools to INEC to Enhance Nigeria's Electoral System
Some of the tools recieved by INEC include Collation and Returning Officers Management System, Election Results Management System, Political Parties Financial Reporting and Audit… Read more »
August 10, 2023
West Africa: Niger Coup - Ecowas Unlikely to Deploy Military As Tinubu Calls for More Dialogue
"In reaffirming our relentless commitment to democracy, human rights, and the well-being of the people of Niger, it is crucial that we prioritize diplomatic negotiations." Read more »
Nigeria: Ministerial Screening - Inside State Security Service Allegations Against Nasir El-Rufai
The withholding of Mr El-Rufai's confirmation shocked many Nigerians who perceived him as an A-list ministerial nominee of President Tinubu. Read more »
West Africa: Can Muhammadu Sanusi Open New Discussion Between Ecowas and Niger?
Mr Sanusi said he was not representing the Nigerian government or ECOWAS in Niger. Read more »
West Africa: Niger Coup - Ecowas Court Asked to Stop Tinubu, Other West African Leaders From Deploying Military Troops
A Nigerian group filed the suit following fears that ECOWAS military intervention in Niger may have a spillover effect leading to violation of rights in northern Nigeria. Read more »
West Africa: Niger Coup - Junta Leader Ignores Ecowas, Forms New Government
The new government is made up of 21 ministers, including two ministers of state and a delegate minister. Read more »
August 09, 2023
Nigeria: Shettima Inaugurates NEDC Board, Wants Education, Healthcare, Economic Opportunities Prioritised in Region
Mr Shettima said the inauguration of the new management is not merely a political protocol but the renewal of the nation's hope and the making of a legacy. Read more »
Nigeria: Niger Coup - Nigerian Islamic Scholars Meet Tinubu, Seek Mediatory Role
ECOWAS leaders will meet Thursday in Abuja to review the next line of action after the one-week ultimatum given to the Niger coup plotters ended on Sunday. Read more »
Nigeria: First Lady Speaks On Barriers Limiting Progress of Nigerian Women
One of such hindrances is the low representation of women in the President Bola Tinubu's cabinet and in the Federal parliament under his administration. Read more »
Nigeria: Rep Seeks Redress in Lopsided Recruitment Against FCT Into Federal Civil Service
FCT lawmaker, Joshua Obika, expressed worry over the allotment to Abuja of only one-third of what the states receive during recruitments. Read more »
Nigeria: Akpabio Stirs Controversy After Gaffe Revealing Payment of Senators' 'Holiday Allowance'
This is not the first time Mr Akpabio would be stirring controversy on the floor of the senate. Read more »
Nigeria: Subsidy Protests - NLC Blames Gbajabiamila for Failed Negotiations With Govt
The NLC alleged that Mr Gbajabiamila refused to hold a negotiation meeting with them, a development that makes demands of the NLC to be delayed. Read more »
West Africa: Lamido Sanusi in Niger, Meets Junta Leader
Mr Sanusi is a close ally of Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu. Read more »
August 08, 2023
Nigeria: Senate Constitutes Standing Committees, Adjourns Plenary Till 26 September
The Senate President asked the new committee chairmen to approach the Senate leader for their appointment letters. Read more »
West Africa: Niger Coup - Ecowas Sanctions Cripple Transport Business in Nigerian Border Community
ECOWAS imposed sanctions on Niger with the hope to have President Mohamed Bazoum reinstated. Read more »
August 07, 2023
Nigeria: Senate Approves Appointment of Two Ministerial Nominees With Questionable NYSC Status
A PREMIUM TIMES investigation picked holes in the NYSC certificate presented by Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, a ministerial nominee and lawmaker from Ondo state. Read more »
Nigeria: Subsidy Removal - Nigerian Govt Withdraws Contempt Suit Against Labour Leaders
The government announced the withdrawal of the contempt suit on Monday, five days after filing it against the labour leaders for protesting against the removal of fuel subsidy. Read more »
Nigeria: Niger Coup and the Misinterpretation of Nigeria's Approach to the Crisis
Nothing suggests that Nigeria and ECOWAS are beating the drums of war on the situation in Niger and fifth columnists should desist from making it look so. Read more »
Nigeria: 22.4 Million Nigerians Registered for National Identity Numbers in 2022 - Report
The report said the South-East region recorded the least registrations and NIN issued. Read more »
Nigeria: Ministerial Screening - Keyamo Offers 'Total Apology' to Senate for Past Conducts Over N52bn Programme
Senate Minority Whip, Darlington Nwokocha (LP, Abia), had raised a point of order that after Mr Keyamo's screening, be stepped down to allow investigation into his conduct during… Read more »